Montevideo
Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay. It has a population of 1,319,108 inhabitants (2011 data) and has a density of 6,523 inhab./km2 (2011 data).The city occupies an area of 200 km2.
The harbour of Montevideo is the key to the Uruguayan economy and trade, although tourism and city life with its multiple services have made Montevideo the financial centre of the country.Dados de contato
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Em chave de coexistencia
Espaço sócio-educativo e cultural para os jovens privados da liberdade. [...]
Parque da Amizade: um lugar para brincar e aprender sem barreiras
O primeiro parque inclusivo da cidade de Montevidéu e do Uruguai, com acessibilidade universal, voltado à recreação de meninas e meninos, jovens e adultos, que através de propostas recreativas e educativas promovem aspectos de socialização, inclusão e aprendizagem. [...]
Sensors: Multipliers Curbing Violence against the Elderly
Neighbourhood residents are given training as multipliers of “curbing violence against the elderly”. The workshops present situations that some of the elderly are living through and invite the participants to reflect on this problem from the perspective of the rights of the elderly. [...]
We Are All Artists
The main goal of the Solís Theatre is to foster democratic accessibility of the citizenry to the enjoyment of the performing arts, spreading cultural capital in a more equitable fashion and boosting activities that help diminish the cognitive gap between different audiences. [...]
Social Welfare Shelter for the Homeless
The experience is an attempt to help homeless people integrate into society by giving them housing for a symbolic quantity of money. In compensation they participate in a series of activities which will foster their independence. [...]
“Uruguayan Cooking” Food Education Programme
A mobile unit, fully equipped to develop cooking courses, goes over different areas of Montevideo with the objective of fostering healthy eating habits among the citizens. [...]
Learning to take care of our elderly
It is a free training course that provides tools to people interested in the issue of caregiving for the elderly, fostering the acquisition of learning based on theoretical knowledge and the sharing of experiences. [...]
Inclusion Drivers Programme
Young volunteers participate in activities with the aim of integrating disabled people into the daily life. Through their leading role in awareness processes, they act as multipliers of their knowledge and spread the perspective of inclusion. [...]